1. The Roman Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation
Council of Trent
The Roman Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation

2. Met from 1545-1563 Purpose was to reform the church
Also to address a possible reconciliation with Protestant movements.

3. Political motivations for C of T
Charles V did not favor anything to alienate Lutheran in HRE further
Political issue within Church over conciliar supremacy over Papacy
Protestants were invited to attend but snubbed the meeting

4. Results of Council of Trent
Clearly restated the dogmas of faith to refute arguments by Protestants- addressed secret marriages
Reforms in structure of the church
Approved new version of the Bible- Vulgate
Created list of Forbidden books know as the Index to stop the spread of heresy.

5. New Religious Orders were established
Ursuline order of nuns, founded by Angela Merici, for education of women
Society of Jesus (Jesuits)by Ignatius Loyola in Spain 1534– was to promote piety and love of God through example and education
Opened schools-famous teachers- missionaries

6. Council of Trent Shortcomings
Did not create reconciliation with Protestants
Created Index as fuel for Inquisition (Galileo will reap consequences)
Did not change fundamental problems Protestants found with Church (corruption, sacraments, control by clergy, lay input/clergy position, taxes to name a few)